In this podcast episode I dive into the world of a global super star singer, actress, mum and all round entrepreneurial woman Vanessa Williams.  Vanessa became the first ever African American Miss America, an incredible achievement which should have been the best time of a young woman career, but this became a time of dealing with death threats, racism and so much more. This inspirational conversation is packed with life stories of overcoming adversity, thriving, inner confidence and getting up and fighting when life keeps knocking you down.  We talk about juggling a career as a working mum, the loving support of her family and just how possible it is to keep bouncing back in life and thriving.  Vanessa is best known for her global number one single “save the best till last” Her roles in Ugly Betty, Desperate House wives and so many more TV shows and on stage dramas.  Vanessa shares a voice and story of positivity, fun and laughter and is thriving into her 60th year with so much more yet to come.  Topics Racism  How does someone correct their traumatic events? How to become a pop star How to be a mum and have a career  Is the world still racist  Being a black woman  Advice for dealing with challenge  First steps into becoming an actress  Vanessa Williams  https://www.instagram.com/vanessawilliamsofficial/ Abigail James https://www.abigailjames.com/category/podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.